Obituaries
Owen H. Cogburn
Dec 22, 2023
Owen H. Cogburn, 69, of Underwood, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Owen was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired Truck Driver.He was born on June 3, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Herman Cogburn and Caroline Owen Cogburn. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother,...
Jesse Ray Cockrill
Dec 22, 2023
Jesse Ray Cockrill, 87, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023.He was born on July 19, 1936 to the late Sidney Cockrill and Elnora Hayes Cockrill. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his 4 brothers; 2 sisters; his first wife, Elnora Carter Cockrill; grandchildren, Meredith Myrick, Keith Wilfong, and Robert Williams; and son-in-law,...
James W. Black, Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
James "Jim" W. Black, Jr., 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing, bow hunting and trapping. He was a Louisville Cardinal fan and a lifelong fan of the San Francisco 49ers. Jim was a NASCAR enthusiast. He proudly served his country in the US Army and graduated...
Troy Dale Jackson
Dec 21, 2023
Troy Dale Jackson, 60, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He enjoyed spending time with his family and congregation, and looked forward to "garage time" with his brother-in-law, Wayne. Troy liked going to the movies with his son and nephew, and was an avid fan of the IU Hoosiers and Indianapolis Colts. He was born on...
Cheryl Beaver Stuppy
Dec 21, 2023
Cheryl Beaver Stuppy, age 77 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. She was born on May 24, 1946 to the late Ralph F. and Edith Kaylor Beaver in Bristol, Virginia. Cheryl was a graduate of the University of Louisville. She retired as the CFO of Lifespring Health Systems, Jeffersonville, IN. and was a...
Barbara Jean Staub
Dec 21, 2023
Barbara Jean Staub, 80, of La Grange, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born on November 29, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Henry and Virginia (Cundiff) Bratcher . Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Gary Lee Staub, son, Michael E. Staub, and her daughter, Renee...
James Lee Brashear Sr.
Dec 21, 2023
James Brashear, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. James was a humble, kind man who would be willing to help anyone. If you ever needed a ride, James was always there for you. James will be deeply missed. He was born on April 11, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to Edward Brashear and Ruby (Bruce) Trombley....
Richard "Brandon" Greer
Dec 21, 2023
Richard Brandon Andrew Greer, 29, passed away on December 21, 2023. He was a 2013 graduate of Fairdale High School. Brandon was an avid gamer, watching shows about UFO's and sitting by the bonfire with his family. He loved his mom with all of his heart and spending time with her. He was preceded in death by his father, James...
Gerald Clayton White
Dec 20, 2023
Gerald Clayton White, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1963 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Alfred and Ola (Brunston) White. He is preceded in death by his Father, Alfred White, Mother, Ola Mae White, Brother, Brian White.Gerald is survived by his loving family, Son, Tristan Lashawn Jackson; Sister, Karen...
Carolyn Ann Wilson
Dec 20, 2023
Carolyn Ann (Niner) Wilson passed away on December 20, 2023. Carolyn was born July 5, 1943 to the late Edward and Hazel (Pate) Niner. She retired from JCPS as a bookkeeper. Carolyn was a devoted Catholic and loved her Lord. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bert Wrenn and Curtis Wilson and her daughter, Sarah Davis.Carolyn is survived...
Arthur H. Payne
Dec 20, 2023
"When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only my smile." Arthur H. Payne, 77, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Arthur worked at Equifax for 42 years as a regional manager before his retirement in...
Christopher A. Bush
Dec 20, 2023
Christopher "Chris" A. Bush, 63, of Fisherville, Kentucky passed away on December 20, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on June 25, 1960 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Frank Bush and Betty Duty Bush. Chris was a graduate of the University of Louisville and Murray State University. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force....
Esther Jane Book
Dec 20, 2023
Esther Jane Book, age 97 of Starlight, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.She was born on February 21, 1926 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana to the late Clarence and Josephine (Toby) Wolfe. She worked at Woolworths in New Albany and later at Colgate Palmolive in Clarksville. Esther married Ambrose Book after he served in the Army during World...
Charlie Lee Hopson
Dec 19, 2023
Charlie Lee Hopson was born in Stanton, TN, on October 7, 1943. He was the youngest child of Simon and Edna Jones-Hopson. He departed this life on December 19, 2023, at Baptist Health Louisville Hospital.At an early age he received Jesus as Lord and Savior and joined Douglas Chapel CME in Stanton, Tennessee. Charlie was a graduate of Carver High...
Trent Allen Wilson
Dec 19, 2023
Trent Allen Wilson, "Screaming Eagle" 32, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1991 in Louisville, Kentucky.He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Todd "Arrow" Wilson.Trent is survived by his children, Taylynn and Jayce Wilson; mother, Tammy Jones; siblings, Travis Herthel, Ryne (Chelsea) Wilson, and Haley Wilson; and...
Mattie Belle Hunter
Dec 19, 2023
Mattie Belle Hunter, 87, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.She was born on June 29, 1936 in New Albany, Indiana to the late William Hunter and Mattie Thompson Hunter. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Wyetta Hunter; and siblings, Wilbert, Mable, Thelma, Lula "Alberta", Ernest, and William "June".Mattie is survived...
Charles Frederick Jackson
Dec 19, 2023
Charles Frederick Jackson, 81, of Greenville, Indiana went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Charlie was born and raised in Borden, Indiana. He graduated from Borden High School and was a member of the basketball & track teams. Charlie graduated from Greenville College, Illinois where he played basketball and graduated with a degree...
Joan (Gettelfinger) Marguet
Dec 19, 2023
Joan (Gettelfinger) Marguet, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was a devout Catholic and active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Joan worked at GMAC and retired from Brown-Forman. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, her grandchildren and her husband of 59 years.She was born on January 6, 1937...
Gene Edward Ward
Dec 19, 2023
Gene Edward Ward, 88, passed from this life surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.He was born in Daviess County, KY on April 2, 1935 to the late Remus Allen Ward and Nola Ann Fulkerson. He grew up in the Owensboro, KY area and graduated from Daviess County High School.Gene dedicated his life to Jesus Christ at the...
Carolyn Sue Huth
Dec 19, 2023
Carolyn Sue Huth, 85, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. Carolyn was a proud member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and Womens Auxillery of Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department. She enjoyed going to Bunco Club and seeing her friends, visiting covered bridges, her dog Cosmo, and most importantly spending time with her...
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